Global Arts Perspective

Documentary “THE CITY DARK” addresses light pollution in our night sky

Documentary “THE CITY DARK” addresses light pollution in our night sky

Jan 18, 2012

THE CITY DARK is a feature documentary about light pollution and the disappearing night sky. It premiered in competition at the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize for Best Score/Music.

KINYARWANDA – in select theaters today!

KINYARWANDA – in select theaters  today!

Dec 2, 2011

Salli Richardson-Whitfield has recorded a special message about Alrick Brown's "Kinyarwanda", in theaters today!

WEB SERIES: THE COUPLE, Episode 1

WEB SERIES: THE COUPLE, Episode 1

Nov 16, 2011

There's dating...and there's living together.

Sci-Fi Short film XXIT is a beautiful “Blade Runner”-esque vision

Sci-Fi Short film XXIT is a beautiful “Blade Runner”-esque vision

Nov 16, 2011

"XXIT" the story of a time-traveling replicant (Nicolette Sheridan) who travels into the past to save her original human form.

Dennis Dortch returns to the director’s chair with “The Number”

Dennis Dortch returns to the director’s chair with “The Number”

Nov 10, 2011

The one thing you never, ever discuss with your fiancé. Ever.

INDIE FILM LOUNGE FOCUS: AFFRM’s Second Release set for December 2

INDIE FILM LOUNGE FOCUS: AFFRM’s Second Release set for December 2

Oct 25, 2011

Who needs Hollywood? AFFRM is set to release its second film, KINYARWANDA, on December 2, in eight cities across the US. Is this film playing near you? Find out!

URBANWORLD REVIEW: All Things Fall Apart

URBANWORLD REVIEW: All Things Fall Apart

Sep 20, 2011

Jonathan Hailey attended the 2011 Urbanworld Film Festival, and had some thoughts on Mario Van Peebles' film, which stars 50 Cent.

WATCH: I AM A MAN: Black Manhood & Sexual Diversity

WATCH: I AM A MAN: Black Manhood & Sexual Diversity

Sep 14, 2011

Independent film by Cleo Manago addressing the "genesis" of Black male sexual, social, religious and historical experience in America, and on the Continent.

TRAILER: “I AM A MAN”: BLACK MANHOOD & SEXUAL DIVERSITY

TRAILER: “I AM A MAN”: BLACK MANHOOD & SEXUAL DIVERSITY

Sep 14, 2011

Explosive New Film featuring Al Sharpton and Cleo Manago Addresses Black Men's Challenges with Manhood, Sexuality and Masculinity

“All Things Fall Apart” picked up by Image Entertainment

“All Things Fall Apart” picked up  by Image Entertainment

Sep 11, 2011

50 Cent’s football drama ‘All Things Fall Apart’ is slated for an early 2012 theatrical release after it was picked up by Image Entertainment.

Urbanworld Film Festival’s 15th Anniversary – full schedule!

Urbanworld Film Festival’s 15th Anniversary – full schedule!

Aug 24, 2011

Diane Nelson/Nelson George's Brooklyn Boheme makes its world premiere, Kinyarwanda is closing night film at Urbanworld. Get all the info!

‘El Rumor de las Piedras’ to represent Venezuela at Oscars

‘El Rumor de las Piedras’ to represent Venezuela at Oscars

Aug 23, 2011

"El Rumor de las Piedras", directed by Alejandro Bellame, will represent Venezuela in the Best Foreign Film category at the 84th edition of the Oscars.

New York International Latino Film Festival honors ‘Maria My Love’, ‘El Regreso’

New York International Latino Film Festival honors ‘Maria My Love’, ‘El Regreso’

Aug 23, 2011

"Maria My Love" and Costa Rican feature "El Regreso" were the winners of the awards for best US and foreign film, respectively, at the New York International Latino Film Festival.

Ava Duvernay’s “I WILL FOLLOW” on DVD on Tuesday – WIN a copy before then!

Ava Duvernay’s “I WILL FOLLOW” on DVD on Tuesday – WIN a copy before then!

Aug 19, 2011

This week's contest can get you your own copy of "I Will Follow" on DVD!

Indie documentary about Kinshasa Superband in the works

Indie documentary about Kinshasa Superband in the works

Aug 19, 2011

Learn about the making of this documentary - and learn how YOU can contribute!

TRALER: THE INTERRUPTERS

TRALER: THE INTERRUPTERS

Aug 18, 2011

An epic tale of courage and hope, The Interrupters is a new film from Chicago-based director/producer Steve James and award-winning author-turned-producer Alex Kotlowitz, whose original article inspired the film.

“The Harimaya Bridge” now available on demand

“The Harimaya Bridge” now available on demand

Aug 6, 2011

INDIE FILM LOUNGE FOCUS: The Harimaya Bridge, written and directed by Aaron Woolfolk.

TRAILER: Planeta Desconocido

TRAILER: Planeta Desconocido

Jul 22, 2011

Planeta Desconocido is about A research scientist and her team, on their first journey to the outer solar system. They quickly find out they are caught in the middle of a war.

Official Reaction by Filmmaker Alrick Brown on KINYARWANDA’s selection by AFFRM

Official Reaction by Filmmaker Alrick Brown on KINYARWANDA’s selection by AFFRM

Jul 19, 2011

Writer/Director Alrick Brown speaks on AFFRM's upcoming release of his Sundance award-winning film, KINYARWANDA.

TRAILER: Black Gold

TRAILER: Black Gold

Jul 9, 2011

Playing as part of this year's American Black Film Festival, Jeta Amata's "Black Gold"

AFFRM names “Kinyarwanda” as second release

AFFRM names “Kinyarwanda” as second release

Jul 9, 2011

Written and directed by Alrick Brown, “Kinyarwanda” is based on the true stories of numerous Rwandans who experienced the atrocities of the genocide.

TRAILER: LIFE ABOVE ALL

TRAILER: LIFE ABOVE ALL

Jun 18, 2011

LIFE, ABOVE ALL is an emotional and universal drama about a young girl who fights the fear and shame that have poisoned her community. The film captures the enduring strength of loyalty and a courage powered by the heart.

ABFF 2011: “Breathe” tackles important health issue

ABFF 2011: “Breathe” tackles important health issue

Jun 15, 2011

Angela always wanted the fairytale; the job, the husband and the kids. But with a 'killer' lurking, will she have her happy ending?

TRAILER: Don Cheadle co-stars in “The Guard”

TRAILER: Don Cheadle co-stars in “The Guard”

Jun 11, 2011

Two cops who must join forces to take on an international drug-smuggling gang - an unorthodox Irish policeman and a straitlaced FBI agent.